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AirlinesCost cuts drive British Airways profit
London, UK - Pre-tax profit of GBP 65m (EUR 103.6m) in second quarter
British Airways has reported a pre-tax profit of GBP 65m (EUR 103.6m) for the April to June period, up from profits of GBP 40m (EUR 63.8m) for the same period last year. The airline put the improved performance... more
AirlinesAmerican Airlines to invest USD 300m at Los Angeles airport
Los Angeles, Usa - The largest project ever undartaken by a single air carrier
In a project never undertaken before by a single air carrier, the Us American Airlines is to invest USD 300m at the Los Angeles International Airport. The blueprint includes new check-in facilities, Customs... more
AirlinesIran Air to expand in Germany
Berlin, Germany - With flights from Teheran to Hamburg and Frankfurt
The Middleastern air carrier Iran Air is to expand its operations in Germany. Its customers will in fact be able to reach Hamburg (twice a week) and Frankfurt (5 times a week) from Teheran. Furthermore,... more
AirlinesAir France and Sas cut flights on September 11
Paris, France - Both cancelled two flights
After Us airlines cut flights on September 11 due to weak bookings, Air France and Sas announced similar decisions. French national air carrier has decided to cancel 2 of its 11 daily flights to New York... more
AirlinesChina Airlines to prefer Boeing to Airbus
Taipei,Taiwan - For a USD 2bn worth contract
According to Chen Shi-meng, secretary-general to Taiwan's president Chen Shui-bian, Boeing and not Airbus should be awarded of the USD 2bn contract to supply country's air carrier China Airlines with new... more
AirlinesEasyJet praised Go
London, Uk - Webster: "there are certain things that Go does better"
"There are certain things that Go does better", stated EasyJet's boss Ray Webster. With these words Mr. Webster seems to confirm that its newly-acquired rival Go often provides a better service. "It is... more
AirlinesUS airlines to cut September 11 flights
Washington, Usa - Because of weak bookings
Some of the US largest airlines are cutting back their September 11 flight schedules, bowing to Americans' reluctance to fly on the anniversary of the attack. American and United, the two biggest carriers,... more
AirlinesNew aircraft for AeroMexico
Mexico City, Mexico - The carrier ordered 15 B737-700s with winglets
The central American airline AeroMexico has ordered 15 B737-700s, the aircraft made by the Us aerospace company Boeing. The new jetliners, all equipped with winglets, will be delivered starting from August... more
AirlinesQantas to challenge Air New Zealand in its price reductions' strategy
Sydney, Australia -By matching or beating the new fares
The Australia's flag airline Qantas told its travel agents its will to match or even beat the new low fares launched yesterday by Air New Zealand. Air New Zealand's new no-frills service cuts average fare... more
AirlinesAmerica West to take care of Vanguard Airlines customers
Phoenix, Usa - By offering them standby travel options
The Us low-fare air carrier America West announced yesterday it will offer standby travel options for Vanguard Airlines customers who are affected by the airline’s cessation of operations. Passengers w... more
AirlinesAmerican Airlines launched its new flights New York-Grand Cayman
Forth Worth, Usa - And restores its seasonal services to Santo Domingo
The Us air carrier American Airlines has launched services from New York JFK to Grand Cayman, and to Santiago and Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic. American Airlines has also restored seasonal services... more
AirlinesFriday at risk for Qantas flights
Sydney, Australia - Because of a 12-hour strike by ground staff
Because of the strike called for next Friday by ground staff of Qantas, the main Australian airline could be forced to cancel and re-schedule most of its domestic and international flights. Last Monday... more
AirlinesAir New Zealand reduces fares
Wellington, New Zealand - Up to 50% on some of its domestic routes
Air New Zealand has announced it is slashing fares by up to 50% on some of its domestic routes from November 1. The airline will cut ticket prices on domestic fares by 20%, and by an average 28% on the... more
AirlinesFiji airline workers ordered back to work by arbitrator
Wellington, New Zealand - Workers are demanding better pay and conditions
Striking workers at Fiji's Air Pacific were ordered back to work by the South Pacific nation's industrial arbitration board. Fiji Airport Workers Association claimed some 400 airline workers have been... more
AirlinesVanguard Airlines eventually files for Chapter 11
Kansas City, Usa - Thus confirming last days of speculation
Just after few hours since speculation about Vanguard Airlines'future grew, the Us regional airline stated it had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Vanguard, which recently has been refused of... more
AirlinesAer Lingus reports losses of EUR 140m
Dublin, Ireland - Irish airline's passengers fell by 4.6%
Aer Lingus has reported losses of EUR 140m. It blames the losses on redundancy costs and the downturn in air travel following the September 11 terrorist attacks in the United States. The Irish airline... more
AirlinesLufthansa ordered 10 Airbus A330-300
Frankfurt, Germany - A USD 1,5bn worth operation
Lufthansa, Europe's second larger airline, ordered 10 new Airbus A330-300s in an operation worth USD 1,5bn. Lufthansa is thus giving positive signals of recovery after the long-enduring international crisis... more
AirlinesSouth African Airways to lease 5 B737-800s
Capetown, South Africa - For USD 197,4m
For USD 197,4m, the African air carrier South African Airways (SAA) leased from Safair Lease Finance Ltd 5 737-800s, the aircraft manufactured by the Us plane maker Boeing. The jetliners will be delivered... more
AirlinesAir China to inaugurate its first non stop Beijing-New York flight
Beijing, China - As of September 27
The People's Republic air carrier Air China will launch the first non-stop services between Beijing and New York on 27 September. The new flights will route over the Artic Circle, reducing the current... more
AirlinesBmibaby to take over East Midlands Airport flights
London, Uk - As of next October 27
According to what stated yesterday, the British budget airline Bmibaby (subsidiary of British Midlands) will take over all of the scheduled flights operated at East Midlands Airport as of next October... more
AirlinesUncertainties on Vanguard Airlines's future rise
Washington, Usa - The Us regional carrier may file for bankruptcy
As speculations grow, the future of the Us regional carrier Vanguard Airlines could likely take the way to bankruptcy. The Kansas City-based airline, has struggled financially and was hard hit by last... more
AirlinesAnother pilot suspected of drinking
Wilmington, Usa - Results of the test are to be announced today
An Atlantic Southeast Airlines (Asa) pilot was stopped by airport security agents who said they smelled alcohol on his breath. An Asa spokesperson said it is awaiting results of a blood test given to... more
Airlines130 EasyJet passengers refused to change aircraft
London, Uk - To allow the carrier solve troubles on a plane heading to Paris
Uk's low-cost airline EasyJet has been morally defeated by 130 passengers on board its flight Nice-London Luton who in fact refused, after being asked by the pilot, to leave the plane they were aboard... more
AirlinesAir France to become more privately-owned
Paris, France - Paris government to reduce its 54,4% stake
In its privatization strategy aiming to "make some cash", the French government is likely to sell a part of its 54,4% stake in Air France's capital. According to French Finances ministry, this move will... more
AirlinesEngineers strike hit KLM operations at Amsterdam
Amsterdam, The Netherlands - Last week end
Last week end, in Amsterdam, the strike of almost 150 engineers employed at the royal Dutch airline KLM seriously affected the carrier's operations. Despite the judge of the Amsterdam court ordered the... more
AirlinesEu ok to two major air alliances would put British Airways in an isolated position
London, Uk - After the failure of its partnership with American Airlines
With the news broke out last Friday according to which the European Commission is likely to approve two new trans Atlantic airline alliances, British Airways could find itself in a more isolated and weak... more
AirlinesFirst Beijing-New York direct flights for Air China
Beijing, China - Starting from September 27
China's flagship airline will commence its first direct flights from Beijing to New York's John F. Kennedy International airport. Air China will begin the thrice-weekly service beginning September 27.... more
AirlinesSmashing second quarter 2002 for JetBlue
New York, Usa - Net incomes increased by USD 4m in comparison with 2001
The New York-based budget airline JetBlue announced to have posted net incomes of USD 14,6m in the second quarter of 2002. The two-year old "no frills" air carrier thus improved by a 37% its performance... more
AirlinesBritish Airways launches three more flights to Cape Town
London, UK - Boosting capacity by 1200 seats each week
British Airways will operate three additional Boeing 747-400 services from London to Cape Town next Austral summer, boosting the capacity on the route by 1200 seats each week. The airline would operate... more
AirlinesAll Nippon Airways to renew its fleet
Tokyo, Japan - Ordering 5 B777-300s and 9 B767-300 from Boeing
As part of its fleet renewal plan, the "Empire of the rising sun" air carrier All Nippon Airways (ANA) ordered 5 B777-300s and 9 B767-300 from the Us aeronautical giant Boeing. The aircraft will partly... more
AirlinesAnti-alcohol program for the two former America West pilots found "legally drunk"
Washington, Usa - Their lawyers apply for postponement of court’s hearing
The two former America West pilots found "legally drunk" in the cabin are attending an anti-alcohol program. For this reason their lawyers asked the court the postponement of the hearing fixed on August... more
AirlinesAir France and Aeroflot signed code-sharing agreement
Paris, France - It concerns the link between Paris and Moscow
Air France and Aeroflot signed a code-sharing agreement regarding the link between Paris and Moscow. Starting from October 1, passengers of the two airlines will have 6 flights available on this link,... more
AirlinesKlm to buy 6 planes from Airbus, 2 from Boeing
Farnborough, UK - The total estimated value of the acquisition is over USD 1bn at catalogue price
Dutch carrier Klm has placed orders for eight aircraft. The airline signed a letter of intent to buy six Airbus A330-200 aircraft, with options for a further 18, and also put its name down for two Boeing... more
AirlinesAeroflot to purchase 18 A320s
Moscow, Russia - A contract worth hundreds of millions of dollars
Russian national air carrier announced the purchase of 18 Airbus A320s. The contract worth hundreds of millions of dollars, but it will benefit from cut in leasing costs after September 11 attacks. The... more
AirlinesKLM to purchase 12 new Airbus
Amsterdam, The Netherlands - The deal will be inked on the opening day of the Farnborough Air Show
The Dutch royal airline KLM is to acquire 12 new A330s at 2002 Farnborough International Air Show. "We're still negotiating the deal. It hasn't been finalized. We've already announced we were working on... more
AirlinesUs Airways posted losses for USD 248m
Arlington, Usa - Ten times its loss in the second quarter of last year
US Airways reported a second-quarter loss of USD 248m, 10 times its loss in the second quarter of last year. The Arlington-based airline has not reported a profit since the second quarter of 2000. The... more
AirlinesAir India to start Bombay-Newark flights
Bombay, India - Three times a week as of December
Starting from next December, Air India will operate flights from Bombay to Newark, in New Jersey, three times a week. This service will be in addition to daily flights from Bombay to New York. Flights... more
AirlinesAmerican Eagle to ax 14 of its regional jets
Forth Worth, Usa - For the failure to win changes from its pilots on the number of regional jets it can operate
After talks between American Eagle management and pilots about the changes on the number of regional jets the carrier can operate, failed, Forth Worth-based airline is to ax 14 of its 50-seat ERJ-145 aircraft.... more
AirlinesContinental: net loss of USD 35m
Houston, Usa - A better result compared to the first call for second quarter
Continental Airlines, the fifth largest Us carrier, reported a second quarter net loss of USD 35m (USD 0.55 diluted loss per share), which compares favorably to the First Call estimate of USD 0.76 loss... more
AirlinesBritish Airways to cut its fares
London, Uk - On 37 more European routes
Uk's flag British Airways still goes on with its strategy aiming to increase passengers demand by cutting fares on 37 European routes. "We are now offering full service at no-frills prices on 108 routes.... more
AirlinesUS Airways to add Midway Airlines as regional jet affiliate Midway to become US Airways Express carrier
Arlington, Usa - Tickets will be honored
US Airways has signed a letter of intent to enter into a service agreement with Midway Airlines under which the Raleigh, N.C.-based carrier will operate as US Airways Express, flying an all-regional jet... more
AirlinesRyanair denies that an Eu investigation has ever been called by its pilots
Dublin, Ireland - The low-cost airline will proceed against the Dutch newspaper who reported the story
Ryanair, Europe’s largest low fares airline instructed its lawyers to issue legal proceedings against the Dutch daily newspaper "De Telegraaf" who reported the entirely untrue story that Ryanair’s pil... more
AirlinesVirgin Atlantic and Air India are getting "divorced"
New Delhi, India - As of next August 12
Virgin Express decided to put an end to its code-share agreement with Air India after 2 years of "marriage". The ruling followed Richard Branson statement, who in fact last month, said Uk-India links to... more
AirlinesEasyJet-Go merger: British Fair Trade Commission okayed the operation
London, Uk - It should be completed by the end of this month
Yesterday the British Fair Trade Commission okayed the acquisition of British budget airline GO by its former rival EasyJet. According to airlines, the operation which will cost Luton-based budget carrier... more
AirlinesNew link Bangalore-Colombo for SriLankan Airlines
Bangalore, India - A direct thrice-a-week flight starting from yesterday
Bangalore is connected to one more international destination: Colombo. SriLankan Airlines, Sri Lanka's international carrier, touched down at the Bangalore airport yesterday morning. It was the maiden... more
AirlinesKLM to strenghten its service on the route to Dubai
Amsterdam, The Netherlands - Introducing a 289-seat MD11
Because of the increasing demand, the Royal Dutch airline KLM decided to introduce a larger aircraft on the route to Dubai, a 289-seat MD11. After September 11th attacks, on the contrary, KLM halved the... more
AirlinesRyanair pilots called for European Commission's intervention
London, Uk - To investigate on labour conditions at the no "frills" airline
Some pilots at the low-cost airline Ryanair called for European Commission to set up an inquiry to investigate on labour conditions at the Irish low-fare air carrier. According to allegations, Ryanair... more
AirlinesAir One and Air Littoral signed a code-share agreement
Rome, Italy - Its Air One's début in France
The European airlines Air One and Air Littoral signed a double agreement according to which on one side the carriers will operate in code-share on their links between Italy and France, and on the other... more
AirlinesJAS-JAL merger: their holding will generate profits of USD 188m
Tokyo, Japan - Full integration is planned for 2004
"Empire of the rising sun'"s air carriers Japan Airlines Co Ltd (JAL) and Japan Air System Co Ltd (JAS) forecast that their holding, Japan Airlines Group, will generate profits of USD 188m in the year... more
AirlinesBritish Airways to confirm Lord Marshall until 2004
London, Uk - As non executive chairman
British Airways, Uk's flag airline, will ask tomorrow its shareholders to confirm Lord Marshall as carrier's non-executive chairman until 2004. 69 year old Marshall joined British Airways in 1983 as chief... more